Maximus Grieve

Maximus Grieve (2 June 1825-14 October 1898) was the Conservative Party MP for Southend North from 17 November 1868 to 31 January 1874.

Biography
Maximus Grieve was born in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England in 1825, the son of a merchant banker. Grieve was sent to London to expand his family business, and he became well-acquainted with powerful members of the business community in the City of London. In 1868, with their support, he ran for Parliament as a Conservative, and he was elected MP for Southend North. He served until the 1874 election, during which he stood down to focus on his commercial interests. He died in 1898.